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Progressive Creates Better Agent Locator on Web PROGRESSIVE LOGO Progressive logo. (PRNewsFoto)[PM] CLEVELAND, OH USA 06/29/2000    

21 November 2000

Progressive Creates Better Agent Locator on Web PROGRESSIVE LOGO Progressive logo. (PRNewsFoto)[PM] CLEVELAND, OH USA 06/29/2000    

          Progressive.com's Find an Agent Includes More Information

    MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Nov. 21 Progressive Insurance
has announced major enhancements to its Find An Agent application
on its Web site, http://www.progressive.com . Consumers using Find an Agent
now have access to even more information about independent agents representing
Progressive, including languages spoken in the agency, Progressive products
the agency sells, links to the agent's Web site and e-mail address, and
detailed maps to the agent's office.  In addition, agents listed on Find An
Agent can submit to Progressive marketing information about the agency that
the consumer can see online.
    "Almost 20,000 visitors a month to progressive.com use the Find an Agent
feature to locate an agent near them.  This additional information will help
them better determine which agent can meet their specific needs," said Toby
Alfred, Internet Site Manager for Progressive.  "It's another tool designed to
help make it easier for consumers to shop for auto insurance."
    Progressive agents can update their Find an Agent listing information
directly using the company's agent-dedicated Web site, ForAgentsOnly.com .
"Advertising and overall awareness is driving consumers to progressive.com.
Once there, the Find An Agent function makes it easy for them to find an
independent agent in their neighborhood," said Bob Williams, Agent Business
Leader for Progressive.  "The new features help agents market themselves even
more effectively."
    In another first, in September, Progressive made the Find An Agent feature
accessible from Web-enabled cellular phones and hand-held devices through
wireless application protocol (WAP) technology. "With the introduction of our
wireless capabilities, we made it even easier for consumers to Find An Agent
any time, any where on their cellular phones," said Williams.
    Progressive , in business since 1937, is the nation's fourth
largest auto insurance company and the largest writer of auto insurance
through independent agents.  Progressive is committed to providing independent
agents with a financially strong company that offers competitive products
designed specifically for the agency business; a strong national brand that
drives consumers to independent agent's offices; 24-hour, in-person services
for them and their customers; and continued innovations in technology.
Progressive is represented by more than 30,000 independent agencies across the
U.S. More information about the company can be found at progressive.com.

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